Dear Faculty and Staff,

As 2015 comes to a close, let me publicly thank our staff for all the incredible work, dedication and commitment to our students they have exhibited throughout the year. 2015 was an outstanding year of excellence, as displayed by our achievements. MSDLT staff and students have been recognized by countless local and national organizations. The following are just a few of the most recent accomplishments and successes achieved this year:

Lawrence Excellence on Display Congratulations to Jason Williams, Project Lead the Way Teacher of the Year Mr. Williams is a humbled teacher at Fall Creek Valley recognized for teaching Design and Modeling Automation Robotics and Green Architecture. His dedication and hard work was noticed by Project Lead the Way, a National organization who supports STEM curricula K-12. This honor is a reflection of Mr. Williams and our district’s commitment to STEM education.

Celebrating Crestview’s Renovations

Pictured left to right cutting the ribbon, Anna Marie Burrell, Schmidt Associates; Carol

Helmus, Board President; Ed Freije, Board Member; Wendy Muston, Board Vice Presi-

dent; Rodger Smith, MSDLT Executive Director of Operations; Kim Brown, Crestview

Principal; Dr. Shawn Smith, Superintendent

DECEMBER 2015

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Dedication/Renaming As Lawrence North High School kicks off its 40th basketball season, Mr. Jack Keefer has served as their only basketball coach. Mr. Jack Keefer has served as a teacher and head basketball coach at Lawrence North High School since its opening in 1976. Mr. Keefer has touched the lives of countless young people and has put the Lawrence North community “on the map.” He has over 700 victories to his credit and his teams have won numerous championships including 4 state titles and 1 national title. The Board of Education has approved the renaming of the gymnasium as the Jack Keefer Gymnasium in his honor. The formal ceremony will take place on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. This great achievement must be celebrated by all. Please join us for this celebration of Coach Keefer. Click here for more information, including a complete agenda for the evening.

Dr. Smith and Mr. Troy Knoderer discuss ISTEP Lawrence Live! Important ISTEP Update In this segment of Lawrence Live!, Dr. Smith talks to Troy Knoderer, MSDLT Director of Curriculum, Instructional Programs, and Professional Development about the ISTEP results and what parents need to know about their student's test scores. (Click the image below to watch.)

Video Recording by Communication Studies Students at Crestview School of Communication. Editing by Mr. Randy Tomes, Communication Studies Teacher, Crestview School of Communication. Click here to read Dr. Smith's letter to parents. United Way

A big thank you to our Staff and students for committing over $ 27,000 to the United Way of Central Indiana

during the 2015 Campaign!

(Message from Dr. Smith continued from previous page.) Marching Pride of Lawrence Township The Marching Pride of Lawrence Township placed 6th in the state competition recently. A very special congratulations to the band for placing 14th in the Bands of America Contest. It is quite an honor to be among the top bands in the state. Learn more about how the Marching Pride of Lawrence offers students a unique experience and a way to excel.

Ed Martin Automotive A special thank you to Ed Martin for their sponsorship of McKenzie’s Center for Innovation and Technology. Their sponsorship of $375,000.00 will support our students in the Automotive and Collision program. Click here to learn more.

Dr. Smith and the Board

of Education are joined

by the Ed Martin Family

as they present a

$375,000 donation to

our district.

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MSDLT Celebration Snapshot Click here for the Celebration Snapshot for December 14, 2015 Click here for the Celebration Snapshot for November 16, 2015 Working together, through our Board Goals, Strategic Planning Initiative and Blue Ribbon Facilities Plan, we are moving LT Schools forward in an exciting direction in 2016 and beyond. Thank you for all you do to support our students, our schools and our mission. I offer my best wishes to you and your family for a safe, happy holiday season and a successful 2016! Sincerely,

Dr. Shawn A. Smith

Superintendent of Schools

Board of Education Recognitions—Celebrating Excellence Each month the Board of Education recognizes individuals and groups for outstanding achievement and for going “Above and Beyond.” Click here to see the December 14, 2015 Board of Education meeting recognitions. Click here to see the November 16, 2015 Board of Education meeting recognitions.

Winter Break Hours The Lawrence Education and Community Center will be open to the public Monday through Wednesday, December 21st - 23rd and December 28th - 30th from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. The district's Welcome Center will be CLOSED Monday through Wednesday, December 21st - 23rd. The Welcome Center will be open to enroll new students Monday through Wednesday, December 28th - 30th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm. We will resume regular hours on Monday, January 4th, 2016.

Weather Related School Closing Guidelines and Procedures We know that winter weather is approaching. Click here for information about weather related school closing procedures. If you haven’t already done so, download our new app to get notifications on your phone or mobile device! Click here to access the app in the Apple Store. Click here to access the app on Google Play.

PREP Parent Engagement Series

February 17th - Travis Brown

Our third Parent and Family Resource Engagement Program of the 2015—2016 school year will be held on February 17th at 6:30 in the Fall Creek Valley auditorium, 9701 East 63rd Street . Our guest speaker will be Travis Brown, anti-bullying speaker and coach.

Key concepts parents will learn:

•  The definitions of bully, bullied, bystander,

promoter and Mojo Maker

•  The impact parents have on bullying

•  Tools to empower students to feel confident enough for success

•  Warning signs that your student may be effected by bullying

•  How to help your student heal the pain from being bullied or being the bully

•  What cyber bullying is and best practices for parents

Click here to visit his website and learn more.

Three MSDLT Schools Recognized as “Indiana STEM Certified”

Belzer Middle School, Skiles Test Elementary, and McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology were

invited to attend the Indiana STEM symposium to be recognized by Indiana Superintendent of Public

Instruction, Mrs. Glenda Ritz, as an “Indiana STEM Certified School.”

MSDLT Teacher of the Year, Dave Shafer, Skiles Test STEM Teacher, poses with State

Superintendent Glenda Ritz, at the Teacher of the Year Banquet.

Mr. Harsha, principal of Belzer Middle School, accepting

the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

banner from State Superintendent Ritz.

Frank Svarczkopf, Erica Radford, and Andy Harsha representing McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology , Skiles Test, and Belzer. Three proud STEM schools all from LT!!

Senior Athletes Who Have Recently Signed to Play at the College Level

Lawrence Central High School

Kyle Guy – Basketball at the University of Virginia

Amanda Melzoni – Softball at St. Joseph’s College

Stacia Martin – Volleyball at IU East

Abby Mosier – Softball at University of St. Francis

Jasmine Shelt – Basketball at Kentucky Wesleyan College

Deja Shelton – Softball at University of Evansville

Ashley Shipp – Softball – Indiana Tech

Lawrence North High School

Meredith Apple - Soccer at Marian University

Lauren Dickerson – Basketball at Miami (OH) University

Ae’Rianna Harris - Basketball at Purdue University

Djimon Henson - Basketball at Morehead State University

Duncan Hewitt – Baseball at Butler University

Tyler Hofmann - Baseball at St. Joseph’s College

Justin Reed – Baseball at Indiana University

Coby Taylor – Baseball at Lincoln Trail College

Wendy’s High School Heisman Contest

Both Lawrence Central and Lawrence North High Schools have state finalists in the Wendy’s High School

Heisman contest, recognizing outstanding student athletes. Representing Lawrence Central is Peyton

Carroll. Representing Lawrence North is Laine Rumreich.

Click here to learn more about the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award.

MSDLT Announces Elementary eCoaches

We are proud of our very first elementary eCoaches who will be responsible for the integration of rigorous

curriculum with the efficient, engaging, and innovative use of instructional technology within their buildings.

eCoaches will collaborate with their fellow teachers and PLC teams as we move forward in creating dynamic

student-centered classrooms for 21st century career and college ready students.

Click here for a complete list of all of the elementary eCoaches.

Participants at our recent

blood drive got a surprise visit

from AXEL, MSDLT K9.

LT School Foundation Honor an Educator

The Honor An Educator program is a great way to personally thank the teachers, administrators, coaches, bus drivers and staff members who encourage, influence, and inspire your students to be the best they can be. When you make a gift to the Honor An Educator Fund, we send the recipient a custom designed card with your special sentiment and notify his/her supervisor of the recognition. All proceeds benefit Foundation programs in Lawrence Township Schools that empow-er children to tap into their unlimited potential.

Click here to Make a Gift to the Honor An Educator Campaign.

2016 “Light Their Future” Celebration Save the Date - March 11, 2016 Don’t miss out on all the fun this year at the 16th annual “Light Their Future” Celebration. The event will be held at The Crane Bay in Downtown Indianapolis. Inspired by the Big Ten Tournament, this year’s theme is the Big 21, which celebrates the 21 schools in Lawrence Township. Our goal this year is to raise $100,000. To do this, we need your support! Here’s how you can help: 1.) Join our planning committee. Email Angie McIntyre. if interested. 2.) Make a donation to our silent auction or help solicit items. Click here for more information. 3.) Sponsor the event. Click here for more information.

Unite & Ignite 5K Run/Walk The Foundation’s 3rd annual Unite & Ignite 5K Run/Walk was a huge success! Thank you to the 741 participants who joined us at Lawrence Park on Saturday October 31st. Overall Race Results Age Group Race Results Visit us on Facebook to view photos from the race!

LT School Foundation Educators’ Exchange

Click here for the

2015—2016 Teacher

Shopping Schedule.

Retirement Benefit Workshop

for members approaching retirement

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

1:00-3:30 pm PERF or TERF Members

5:00 pm-7:30 pm PERF or TERF Members

Lawrence Education and Community Center—Board Room

6501 Sunnyside Road

Enter Door #3

Please register for the workshop on the INPRS website www.inprs.in.gov or register through the

INPRS Call Center (888) 286-3544.

Project Search Students greet guests and explain their jobs during their Holiday Open

House. 92% of the students who go through the program are gainfully employed.

Employee Procedures for Inclement Weather

In the event of a two-hour delay or school closing, all 12 month employees are

expected to report for work in a safe and timely manner. If you have questions,

please see your supervisor.

Payroll Reminder

Our normal pay day that would fall on Friday, January 1, 2016, will be paid on Monday, January 4,

2016. As you recall, our budget will not allow us to have more than 26 pays in any calendar year. Paying

on Thursday, December 31st would have resulted in 27 pays in 2015.

CPR Certification Class For Employees

CPR certification training is offered several times throughout the year for those employees who need it for license renewal and anyone interested.

Classes will be held in the PD Room at the LECC, 6501 Sunnyside Road from 4:40 to 7:30 pm.

Dates and details on how to sign up are below:

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Click on this link to register.

Then click on red box on right side to select a date from the list for MSDLT employees.

Course Name: CPR/AED Training for MSDLT Employees Class Name: Lawrence Township Schools-Closed to Public Class Cost: $30.00 Payable online when you register

The MSDLT is looking for friendly, hardworking and dedicated people to work in our school district

Bus Drivers & Mechanics Needed

Is someone you know interested in a part-time opportunity that would give you holidays off, paid training and variety to your day? The MSD of Lawrence Township is hiring bus drivers! We offer fully paid training, a flexible schedule and competitive pay. Contracted drivers earn over $100 per day! If you love children, enjoy a flexible schedule & want to join a student-focused, safety-oriented team, click here to apply today! Or call our Transportation Department at (317) 423-8400.

Click here to view all our open positions

Click here to sign up to receive periodic emails with a list of all of our current job openings.

For the latest job postings and MSDLT employment information, click here to follow MSDLT Human Resources on Twitter! We are now posting job openings weekly, check out what's new!

The LT Schools Health & Wellness Center For MSDLT Employees

Participating In Our Health Care/Insurance Plan

The Health and Wellness Center is for the exclusive use of MSDLT Employees and their

dependents who are covered under the Lawrence Township-sponsored medical plan.

The Center is staffed by a team of health care providers who can evaluate and treat

your entire family for a wide variety of ailments and provide wellness and prevention

information. The Center offers all the services provided in a typical physician office and there is NO office

visit copay. On-site lab services are also offered.

There is No Cost for visiting the Health and Wellness Center.

Some prescription medications are provided at no charge for the initial thirty-day supply.

An on-site health coach is available to provide encouragement and guidance in making healthy lifestyle changes, including smoking cessation, weight management, stress management, exercise, nutrition, and diabetes.

MSDLT Health & Wellness Center

8501 E. 56th Street, Suite 110

(Corner of 56th and Herbert Lord Road)

Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tuesday: 1:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM

The LT Health and Wellness Clinic will be closed Friday, December 25th and January 1st. It will be open

regular hours Monday through Thursday during Winter Break.

Click here to schedule online. Or call (317)621-1207 for either location.

Click here for additional information and a list of services provided.

Click here to meet the Health and Wellness Center Staff.

Health Coach

Health Coach for Lawrence Township Schools, Jennifer Gill, is available by

appointment to meet at the clinic, 8501 E. 56th Street.

Click to email Jennifer, Health Coach, for an appointment, or call her at 621-1210.

Click here to read the December WellNews Newsletter.

On-site health and wellness coach, Jennifer Gill, is dedicated to providing you encouragement and guidance

in making healthy lifestyle changes at NO cost to you. Coaching topics include:

Weight Management Blood Pressure

Cholesterol Nutrition & Exercise

Stress Management Smoking Cessation

Maintain No Gain over the Holiday Season! If you participated in the Maintain No Gain program, click here for the final weigh-out schedule.

LECC Location

6501 Sunnyside Road

Monday: 1:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

ElevatED is a collaboration between the MSD of Lawrence Township and the MSD of Pike Township.

The MSD of Lawrence Township is excited to partner with MSD of Pike

Township and host ElevatED 2016. This innovative professional develop-

ment event will take place at Lawrence Central High School on July 18, 19,

20 and 21. Invited speakers include: Eric Jensen, Todd Whitaker, Principal

Kafele, Kelly Gallagher, Penny Kittle, Ellin Keene and many

more! Registration will be opening soon!

Lawrence Township has a Professional Development Twitter account you will want to check out and follow!

You do not need a Twitter account to find our materials, but it helps and it can be a professional resource for you as an educator.

Find our Twitter website location at: https://twitter.com/TeachLT

Or follow us on Twitter @TeachLT

Always current, our Twitter account will strive to not only highlight our best

practices in LT but to connect us to promising practices from across the

country. Ideas and professional development being seen and discussed in

Lawrence Township schools will be shared as well as PD opportunities for

all teachers.

Check out the Community

Opportunities and Information

page on our website for a list of

local cultural and civic events,

scouting opportunities, academic

opportunities, youth sports

teams and camps, and music and

performing arts classes. The

Lawrence Township Schools post

this information as a community

service. We do not necessarily

endorse any of the programs,

services, events listed. Bookmark

this site and visit it often to get

the latest news!

Visit our Community

Opportunities and Information

webpage to learn more.

This newsletter is a publication of the MSDLT Human Resources, Communication, and Technology Departments.

Before printing this newsletter, please think green and conserve paper.

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Calendars

2015-2016 School Year

2016-2017 School Year

Board of Education News

Go to BoardDocs to access board meeting agendas and minutes.

The next Board of Education meeting is the Work Session on

January 11, 2016 at 5:30 pm at the Lawrence Education and Community Cen-

ter, 6501 Sunnyside Road.

Click here for a complete listing of Board of Education Meetings and Work

Sessions.

Information from current and past School Board meetings can be found at

our MSDLT public BoardDocs site below.

Audio Recordings from regular Board of Education meetings are available in

BoardDocs, however, for easy access, they can also be found on their own

webpage. From the School Board section of the website, just click on the link

to Board Meeting Audio on the left side of the page.

Click here to access the Board Meeting Audio Recording webpage.

Drop your recycling off at Brook Park or Oaklandon Schools of Environmental Science.

Map to Brook Park

Map to Oaklandon